A struggling home side desperate for a lifeline versus a newly minted club riding an unexpected wave of form — this ISL 2026 fixture has all the ingredients for a cracking Friday night clash. Here’s everything you need to know before kick-off.
Chennaiyin FC vs SC Delhi: Match Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennaiyin FC vs SC Delhi, ISL 2025–26 |
| Date & Time | Friday, 17 April 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Ten 2 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App & Website |
| International Stream | FanCode YouTube (most countries) |
Current Form & Context
Chennaiyin FC have won just one of their seven ISL games so far and sit 12th in the table with 5 points. Back-to-back home defeats — a 2-1 loss against Inter Kashi and a punishing 3-1 reverse against East Bengal — have drained confidence at the Marina Arena. The Marina Machans have not won a home match since March 2025.
SC Delhi, meanwhile, are the feel-good story of the season. The capital club — new to the Indian Super League — sit 9th in the table with 8 points from 7 games, having turned their season around with wins over Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United and remaining unbeaten in four league games.
Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 13 |
| Chennaiyin FC Wins | 6 |
| SC Delhi Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Last 5 Home H2H (CFC) | Won just 1 of last 5 vs Delhi at home |
Chennaiyin hold the all-time edge, but their recent home record against Delhi is worrying — and current form firmly tips the balance in SC Delhi’s favour.
Predicted Lineups
Chennaiyin FC (4-1-4-1): Mohammad Nawaz; Laldinpuia PC, Pritam Kotal, Eduardo Kau, Mandar Rao Desai; Mohamed Ali Bemammer; Imran Khan, Maheson Singh, Alberto Noguera, Farukh Choudhary; Irfan Yadwad
SC Delhi (4-3-3): Nora Fernandes; Lamgoulen Hangshing, Rafael Ribeiro, Alex Saji, Manoj Mohammad; Rooney, Ousmane Fane, Augustine Lalrochana; Joseph Sunny, Devendra Murgaokar, Mohammed Aimen
Key Players to Watch
Irfan Yadwad (CFC) — The forward has scored 2 goals in his last three games and is the standout performer for the Marina Machans this season.
Joseph Sunny (SC Delhi) — The 22-year-old is SC Delhi’s top scorer with 3 goals in 6 ISL games, running the show with goals and assists.
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Match Prediction
Chennaiyin have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches, while SC Delhi arrive on the back of an impressive 3-0 win at NorthEast United. The numbers and momentum both point one way.
Predicted winner: SC Delhi to win or draw ⚽ Confidence level: SC Delhi — High | Chennaiyin — Low
